Administrative Relations — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about administrative relations between Centre and States: 1. Article 256 empowers the Union to give unlimited directions to States 2. All India Services can be created only with the consent of Rajya Sabha 3. Inter-State Council is a constitutional body established under Article 263 4. States can entrust their functions to Union under Article 258A Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the primary difference between Articles 258 and 258A of the Indian Constitution?

The Inter-State Council established under Article 263 has which of the following characteristics? 1. It is headed by the Prime Minister 2. Its recommendations are binding on Centre and States 3. It can investigate subjects of common interest 4. It was established immediately after Constitution came into force Select the correct answer:

Consider the following about All India Services in the context of administrative relations: 1. They are created under Article 312 of the Constitution 2. Officers serve in state cadres but can be deputed to Centre 3. They ensure administrative coordination between Centre and States 4. Currently there are five All India Services Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the application of Article 257 of the Constitution?